Fresh Android Malware SoumniBot Uses Rare Techniques To Abuse Android's Parsing Process

A recently identified Android banking malware dubbed 'SoumniBot' has adopted a unique obfuscation tactic, capitalizing on vulnerabilities within the Android manifest extraction and parsing process.This technique allows SoumniBot to circumvent conventional security protocols present in Android devices, facilitating its ability to engage in data theft operations.Kaspersky researchers uncovered and dissected the malware, offering insights into its intricate utilization of Android routines for parsing and extracting APK manifests.Read more...